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Mid-Atlantic Field Hockey Camp strikes at state park

Event has been summer tradition for 46 years
More than 125 campers attended the July 23-27 session of the Mid-Atlantic Field Hockey Camp at Cape Henlopen State Park. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 27, 2023

The Mid-Atlantic Field Hockey Camp made its 46th annual stop at Cape Henlopen State Park July 16-20 and July 23-27, when nearly 300 campers learned the finer points of the game. The camp provides a safe and fun atmosphere for participants to develop skills, knowledge and love of the game of field hockey.

Future stars learned skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, offense and goaltending, to name a few. 

“This season, MAFH had approximately 260 campers participate in our 46th season,” said Camp Director Frannie Slabonik. “Our staff is always excited to be part of the tradition of sharing the love of the game. It is amazing that we can share the same opportunity so many of us had when we were teenagers with a new generation of young hockey enthusiasts!”

For more info about the MAFH, email midatlanticfieldhockey@gmail.com.

 

More than 130 campers attended the July 16-20 session of the Mid-Atlantic Field Hockey Camp.
Olive Fleetwood knocks down a high shot in front of goalie Cate Miller-Viel during a game.
The staff for the 46th annual camp includes in back (l-r) Sara Melisi, Becky Newcomer, Chris Selover, Jenna Angstadt, Morgan McClintock, Sommor Dorman, Melissa Moritsch, Elena Foresta, MC Post, Christy Wallace, Erin Moore, Kaeleigh Lord and Cathy Jackson. In front are Carenna Neeley, Carly Reed, Morgan Handwerger and Sara Humphries.
Field hockey director Melissa Moritsch, right, stands with Camp Director Frannie Slabonik during the first session. Mid-Atlantic Field Hockey Camp has been the summer home for Slabonik since 1980.
Ready to defend a penalty corner are (l-r) Jane Gupta, Ella Cunningham, Kaylee Newcomer, Sam Moritsch and goalie Kayla Forester.
Battling for possession are Ophelia Fiore, left, and Riley Hafner.
MaryCate Anson gets prepared for a day in the sun.
Leah Southerland of Kent Island stretches during the warm-up session.
Goalies at the camp are in back (l-r) Hartley Haines, Lila Kennedy, Cara Smith, Maddie Paret and coach Lori Miller. Kneeling are JC Bernett and Abagail Lake, with Zula Pollard down in front.
Having a great time at camp are (l-r) Chloe Lewis, Lyla Hale and Avery Shoemaker.
Leading a dance during the warm-ups are (l-r) Sophia Goodsell, Brooke Hartimng and junior counselor Kaitlyn Smith.
Camp Director Frannie Slabonik shows off her dance moves as the campers do warm-up running.
Emma McFee practices her aerial passing.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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